Space & Missile Test & Evaluation Center

Abstract

The RDT&E efforts within this program focus on the Multi-Mission Satellite Operations Center (MMSOC), which the Research and Development (R&D) Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) program started in FY 2007. The main objective of MMSOC is to develop the capability to rapidly support R&D and operational systems and to transition R&D space vehicle technology with residual military utility to operational status for immediate war-fighter support. MMSOC is a multiple-mission operation system that uses standard software (1) to perform satellite command and control (C2) in support of launch requirements; (2) to develop and test tactics, techniques, procedures and concepts to conduct operations for R&D satellites; (3) to provide a satellite C2 incremental block evolution resource for RDT&E of new systems and concepts; and (4) to deliver operational flexibility for new and currently-flying assigned satellites. MMSOC leverages demonstrated RDT&E experience to expand the capabilities of proven technologies currently in use in Air Force Space Development and Test Directorate facilities. MMSOC also supports all RDSMO-sustained space vehicles through existing resources. RDSMO develops and acquires systems to: operate experimental, demonstration, and operational satellites; operate fixed and deployable satellite ground systems; perform satellite compatibility testing; act as the focal point and center of expertise for DoD experimental and demonstration space and missile operations; support space and missile R&D; and conduct/support experimental/demonstration of space and missile Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) activities. It consists of (1) the RDT&E Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland AFB, NM and MMSOC equipment installed in 1 SOPS at Schriever AFB, CO which operate R&D satellites; (2) the Space Test Operations organization at Kirtland AFB which is the focal point for small satellite tests, plans, programs, and policy and (3) the deployable test systems, based at Kirtland AFB, NM which deploys mobile antennas worldwide to support space RDT&E activities. The RDT&E effort also includes the development of a mobile test system, known as the Remote Tracking Station Block Change Transportable Space Test Resource (RBC TSTR), used to verify satellite compatibility with the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) Remote Block Change architecture, currently being fielded worldwide. The system will be capable of being deployed around the world to perform compatibility testing in the factory as well as launch ranges to include Kodiak, Alaska, Wallops Island, Virginia, and Kwajalein Atoll where there is no other existing or planned capability. This was a new start in FY 2010. The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) equips US and allied forces with operational space and missile systems, launch systems, and command and control infrastructure in support of global military and national security operations. Product Center operates with over 6,300 people and an annual budget exceeding $10B providing joint warfighters navigation, communication, weather, warning, force application, and space control capabilities. This effort is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, and it supports research and development of space systems.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 0305173F_7_3600_PB_2012
• Change Summary Explanation: FY10: The FY10 program funding includes reductions for FY10 actuals backout totaling $0.015M. FY12: +$194.6M for Acquisition workforce civilian pay. Temporary placement for SMC Acquisition Workforce Civilian Pay. BPAC 676026 was created for this funding. - The program funding includes overhead reduction efficiencies that are not intended to impact program content. The efficiencies reductions total $12.4M in FY12. - The FY12 program funding includes reductions for civilian pay raises totaling $6.973M. - The FY12 program funding includes reductions for civilian manpower freeze totaling $15.507M.
• Service Agency Name: Air Force

Entities

Organizations

• United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Air Force
• Artificial Satellites
• Command And Control
• Cost Analysis
• Demonstrations
• Developmental Tests
• Efficiency
• Ground Control Stations
• Kwajalein Atoll
• National Security
• Small Satellites
• Space Systems
• Spacecraft
• Test And Evaluation
• Tracking Stations
• Vehicles

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering.

Technology Areas

• 5G
• 5G - DoD 5G Program
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Space
• Space - Satellites